SOLUTION: I need help with this problem: Find the equation of a line that passes parallel through(-2,4) and has a slope of -5.

Question 86287: I need help with this problem: Find the equation of a line that passes parallel through(-2,4) and has a slope of -5.
Answer by scianci(186) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Parallel lines alwyas have the same slope, so you're looking for a line with a slope of -5 and going through (-2 , 4):
y = -5x + b
Plug in the given coordinates (-2 , 4) to determine the appropriate value of b:
4 = -5(-2) + b
4 = 10 + b
4 - 10 = b
-6 = b
Equation is y = -5x - 6
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